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ANJALI scholarship

Objective

The objective of ANJALI scholarships is to enable disabled students with limited means to receive higher education or professional training in creative and performing arts, like dance, music, fine arts, theatre, cine acting etc. (this is merely an illustrative and not an exhaustive list)

The basic objectives of the scholarship scheme are:

• To identify the hidden talents of young men and women with physical or sensory disabilities and to bring to limelight their artistic potential and creative ability.
• To enable disabled students with limited means to receive education or professional training from renowned 'gurus' and thus ensure a firm standing from the economic point of view.

Scope

The scholarship may be awarded to students with the following disabilities:

• Blindness or low vision
• Hearing impairment
• Locomotor disabilities, including those arising from cerebral palsy and allied disorders

Eligibility

• The candidate should be an Indian National between 15 and 25 years of age. (However, the age can be relaxed at the discretion of the awarding authority).
• The candidate should have a preliminary training of 2-3 years.
• Should have performed in public.
• The income of the candidate or his parents/ guardians should not exceed Rupees 8,000 per month.
• Applications could be made for training in one of the following or any other category approved by the awarding authority.
  • Odissi Dance
  • Classical Vocal (Hindustani)
  • Instrumental – Tabla, Violin, Flute
  • Fine Arts / Sculpture / Pottery
  • Theatre
• Organisation / Schools for children with special needs in the form of provision of a teacher.
• An approved or government institution established since 5years.
• An Organisation or school for special children.

Amount of Scholarship: The basic rate of scholarship shall be Rupees 1000 per month.

More information

• A sponsorship will be provided for the entire duration of the approved training.
• Fees will be handed over directly to the teachers, every three months on receipt of the progress report from them.
• The continuation of the scholarship will depend on the satisfaction of both the trainer and the trainee.
• The awarding authority reserves the right to change the scheme and/or amend the rules without any notice.

contact details:
Swabhiman
A-98, Budhanagar
Bhubaneswar,
Orissa 751006
Phone: + 91-674-2313310
Fax: +91-674-2430931
E-mail: srutim@sancharnet.in

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